Well I have my first bowl of this today, not passing any judgement, just giving my first impressions. I will have to have more to make my final decision on it.
I cut 4 discs off the rope and they rubbed out beautifully, better than any flake I have tried to rub out. I let is dry out for about 5 minutes and loaded my Peterson 304 system with it. I didn't have any problem with the light or keeping it lit, it seemed to burn fine for me. The initial taste was not too strong actually kind of mellow, to me there was a slight anise taste to it and then kind of a grill or charred taste. The middle of the bowl was the best, still the same flavors, but less harsh much smoother leathery taste. The issue I have is it seems to leave an aftertaste in the back of my mouth or the top of my throat, a kind of acrid sensation. I will try this in another couple of pipes and see if there is a difference in them.
Wes
I cut 4 discs off the rope and they rubbed out beautifully, better than any flake I have tried to rub out. I let is dry out for about 5 minutes and loaded my Peterson 304 system with it. I didn't have any problem with the light or keeping it lit, it seemed to burn fine for me. The initial taste was not too strong actually kind of mellow, to me there was a slight anise taste to it and then kind of a grill or charred taste. The middle of the bowl was the best, still the same flavors, but less harsh much smoother leathery taste. The issue I have is it seems to leave an aftertaste in the back of my mouth or the top of my throat, a kind of acrid sensation. I will try this in another couple of pipes and see if there is a difference in them.
Wes
